Doris Darwish, Private Sector Development Advisor

Doris Darwish

Private Sector Development Advisor

GIZ Lebanon

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Master's degree, Master of Business Administration – Management and Economics
Experience
6 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 4 Months

Private Sector Development Advisor at GIZ Lebanon
  • Lebanon
  • My current job since October 2022

In my current role as Private Sector Development Advisor at GIZ Lebanon, I have a proven track record of success in identifying economic growth potential for MSMEs, developing strategic support measures, and fostering partnerships with key stakeholders. My experience includes conducting assessments, designing and implementing innovative support initiatives, and providing expert advisory services. I am particularly adept at building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, a skill that is crucial for the success of the project’s implementation.

Junior Technical Advisor – Income and Employment Generation at GIZ
  • Lebanon - Tripoli
  • September 2018 to September 2022

• Managed capacity development projects for 4000 youth and women, enhancing entrepreneurship and vocational training.
• Arranged initiatives across diverse sectors (ICT, construction, creative industry, health, eco-tourism, agro-food) to support new and existing businesses in value chains.
• Conducted comprehensive needs assessments and executed support activities for business development services.
• Evaluated proposals from local organizations, optimizing technical and financial aspects.
• Built strong relationships with stakeholders and local authorities, ensuring effective project execution.

Field Coordinator at American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA)
  • Lebanon - Tripoli
  • January 2018 to August 2018

• Managed the Vocational Educational Training projects implemented by Local NGOs and CBOs.
• Promoted vocational educational training and life skills development among vulnerable communities affected by the Syrian crisis.
• Assessing ongoing needs for capacity building among education staff, partners, beneficiaries.

Education

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration – Management and Economics
  • at Modern University for Business and Sciences
  • January 2016

Specialties & Skills

Project Evaluation
Sustainable Development
Stakeholder Analysis
Project Management
Local Economic Development
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS NETWORKING
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSTRUCTION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC GROWTH
ECOSYSTEM
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Languages

Arabic
Expert
French
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Cash Transfer Program IFRC (Certificate)
Livelihoods Programming Course IFRC (Certificate)
Training (Certificate)